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1885 Golden Gate Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1157014 12 units · 3 fl · 1916

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1885 Golden Gate Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1916
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area9,591 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1157014
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Henry & Frances Gage Lp
Mailing address
P.o. Box 1208 Santa Clara CA 95052
Last sale
082196

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Initial analysis

1885 Golden Gate Avenue is a 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916 and owned by Henry & Frances Gage Lp. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (with a cost of $150,000) to improve seismic resilience, and installing a new fire alarm system in 2019 valued at $15,100. Recent fire safety inspections in 2023 identified and required corrections to fire escape and alarm system issues, which have been resolved.

The building's history shows attention to maintenance and safety compliance, though there have been several incidents requiring intervention. A series of 311 calls in late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with driveway access, while previous problems documented in 2012 included water leaks, window issues, and mold concerns. Earlier violations from 2006-2007 involved unauthorized bathroom renovations in Unit #4, which were subsequently corrected. The building has experienced multiple fire safety-related incidents, primarily false alarms or system malfunctions, though these do not appear to have resulted in injury or significant damage. Recent regular safety inspections (most recently in 2017) have not highlighted any major ongoing concerns, suggesting improved maintenance and compliance with safety requirements in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1885 Golden Gate Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
19th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 646 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.0%
Moderate concern 49.3%
Severe concern 13.7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1885 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Garbage and debris
furniture

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